A change to the overtime format, adjustments to league office staff, additions to the Executive Committee, and more were discussed and approved by the BCHL Board of Governors after part two of the league’s annual general meeting on May 25 in Victoria. The change in overtime will see the BCHL […]
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Are plans in the works for the BCHL to leave Hockey Canada?
The BC Hockey League could look to operate as an independent circuit that’s not under the umbrella of Hockey Canada. Based on reports from Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek, the BC Hockey League is planning on leaving Hockey Canada and operating on its own as early as the 2023-24 season. “The goal […]
Report: BCHL warns venues might require players and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
The BC Hockey League has reportedly warned its teams that players and staff may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to play in some venues. According to TheBreaker.news publisher Bob Mackin, the league’s executive committee sent a memo to all 18 teams on Friday stating […]
BCHL introduces new initiatives following 2021 annual general meeting
The BC Hockey League has announced a variety of new rules and initiatives following its annual general meeting on May 19 and 20. The rules and initiatives were released Monday, including stricter penalties for fighting and an increase in the authority of the Department of Player Safety, which was […]
With Rivermen opt out, players are free to join other BCHL clubs
The Langley Rivermen made it official. For the first time in franchise history, the Rivermen won’t take part in a scheduled BC Hockey League season, instead choosing to opt out of the recently approved pod concept. A notice on Rivermen social media states the team decided to decline to […]